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Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.

Berlin, Germany · 167 animals available

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Berlin, Germany

Animals at this shelter

Martin, male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Martin

Mixed Breed · small

4 yearsMale
Una - VON PRIVAT, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Una - VON PRIVAT

Mixed Breed · large

4 monthsFemale
Sic, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Sic

Mixed Breed

11 yearsMale
Peppin, male puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Peppin

Mixed Breed

5 monthsMale
Matias - VON PRIVAT, male 4yo Alaskan Malamute for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Matias - VON PRIVAT

Alaskan Malamute

4 yearsMale
Maraya, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Maraya

Mixed Breed · large

1 yearFemale
Bella - VON PRIVAT, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Bella - VON PRIVAT

Mixed Breed

12 yearsFemale
Nina, female 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Nina

Mixed Breed

4 yearsFemale
Elisa, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Elisa

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
Bilbao, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Bilbao

Mixed Breed

Male
Morfeo, male young Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Morfeo

Mixed Breed

2 yearsMale
Lili - VON PRIVAT, female 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Lili - VON PRIVAT

Mixed Breed

3 yearsFemale
Lara - VON PRIVAT, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Lara - VON PRIVAT

Mixed Breed

1 yearFemale
Sally, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Sally

Mixed Breed · large

4 monthsFemale
Lagatta, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Lagatta

Mixed Breed

1 yearFemale
Lotta - Privatvermittlung, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Lotta - Privatvermittlung

Mixed Breed

2 yearsFemale
Vino, male 7yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Vino

Mixed Breed

7 yearsMale
Rocky II, male young Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Rocky II

Mixed Breed · large

1 yearMale
Bella II - VON PRIVAT, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Bella II - VON PRIVAT

Mixed Breed · large

10 monthsFemale
Laika & Oliva, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Laika & Oliva

Mixed Breed

5 yearsFemale
Shadow, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Shadow

Mixed Breed · large

5 monthsFemale
Vjosa - VON PRIVAT, female 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Vjosa - VON PRIVAT

Mixed Breed · extra large

5 yearsFemale
Thore - VON PRIVAT, male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Thore - VON PRIVAT

Mixed Breed

4 yearsMale
Flocke + Kaya, female 6yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V., Berlin

Flocke + Kaya

Mixed Breed

6 yearsFemale

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Home check

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  6. 6

    Adoption day

    Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.

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About

About Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. is a dog rescue based in Berlin, Germany. There are currently 24 dogs listed for adoption.

The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, and Alaskan Malamute.

The animals currently listed at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. range in age from about 0 to 12 years old. Most are large.

Adoption process

Adopting from Berlin

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.

For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Germany, see our Germany import guide.

At a glance

Breeds currently at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.

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Other shelters in Germany

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Germany. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. located?

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. is in Berlin, Germany.

How many animals does Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. have available for adoption?

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. currently has 167 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 24 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.

How do I adopt an animal from Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.?

Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Can I adopt from Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. if I live in another country?

Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.

Is Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. a verified shelter on TailHarbor?

Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.

What is the adoption fee at Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V.?

TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. directly. Typical fees in Germany cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Ein Freund fürs Leben e.V. via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.